Mothers on the frontline of war

Jun 27 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

LIVERPOOL’S Everyman continues its reputation for producing powerful and moving new writing with a world première by Esther Wilson, one of the writers of the award-winning Unprotected.

Ten Tiny Toes is an uncompromising and heartbreaking story of mothers and families and what happens when a distant war comes home.

Directed by Polly Teale (Shared Experience), this potent drama runs until Saturday, July 5.

Like every mother Gill (Lisa Parry) wants the best for her sons. Raise them well, keep them safe, clean and out of trouble. But for Michael (David Lyons) and Chris (Joe Shipman) the choices are few and far between. The only way to have the best is to be the best – join the army.

Glued to the news and linked from their sofas to the battlefield by satellite, the mothers join force as they try to find a political voice for their lost sons.Š

Tickets on 0151 709 4776 or www.everymanplayhouse.com.